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A collage of four images showcasing Searights Tollhouse in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo displays the tollhouse's exterior with a distinctive octagonal design and 'OPEN' flag. The top right features a close-up of a weathered plaque commemorating the tollhouse as a Registered National Historic Landmark. The bottom left shows a quaint bedroom with antique furniture and window views of the countryside. The bottom right captures the tollhouse with a historical marker in the foreground.

Searight’s Tollhouse | Legacy of the National Road

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 27, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about Searight's Tollhouse in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Searight's Tollhouse is a historic landmark and museum along...

A four-image montage of Nemacolin Castle in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, featuring 1) The castle's historic red-brick exterior with a distinctive turret, 2) A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed and rich red walls, 3) A classic library with a fireplace and bookcases, and 4) An elegant parlor with blue walls, heavy gold drapes, and a large central table, all showcasing the interior and exterior grandeur of the estate.

Nemacolin Castle | A Visitors Guide to a Fayette County Mansion

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 6, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting Nemacolin Castle in Fayette County, you're in the right place! Nemacolin Castle, also known as Bowman's Castle, is...

Exploring Fort Loudoun in Franklin County Pennsylvania.

Exploring the Fort Loudoun Historic Site in Franklin County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - November 1, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the Fort Loudoun Historic Site in Franklin County, you're in the right place! The 207-acre Fort Loudoun Historic...

Gettysburg the Movie | 30th Anniversary Celebration

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 17, 2023 0

October 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of the release of the motion picture Gettysburg, and I was fortunate enough to be a guest at...

Exploring the Tunkhannock Viaduct in Wyoming County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - October 8, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the Tunkhannock Viaduct in Wyoming County, you're in the right place! The Tunkhannock Viaduct is the largest concrete railroad...

Exploring Bushy Run Battlefield in Westmoreland County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - June 8, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about Bushy Run Battlefield in Westmoreland County, you're in the right place! The Battle of Bushy Run took place during...

The collage features four photos taken on the battlefield at Gettysburg National Military Park. The top left image shows a statue of a Union officer on Little Round Top during a peaceful sunset, overlooking the expansive battlefield. The top right image captures a monument dedicated to the 78th and 102nd New York Infantry, depicting a soldier crouched behind rocks, set against a backdrop of colorful autumn foliage. The bottom left image displays a statue of a cavalry officer on horseback, surrounded by vibrant fall trees, highlighting the dynamic and detailed sculpture. The bottom right image features cannons and a monument at sunset, with the sky painted in warm hues and silhouettes of trees and statues in the background, creating a reflective and serene atmosphere.

Exploring the Battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 15, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about touring the battlefield at the Gettysburg National Military Park, you're in the right place! The Gettysburg National Military Park...

10 must-see attractions in Gettysburg Pennsylvania.

16 Must-See Attractions in Gettysburg

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - March 28, 2023 0

If you're looking for the best things to see and do in Gettysburg, you're in the right place! Perhaps no small town in America has...

Exploring the Baker Mansion in Altoona

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - March 16, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about the historic Baker Mansion in Altoona, you're in the right place! The Baker Mansion is a three-story, Greek Revival-style...

Exploring the Colonial Complex in York

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - March 5, 2023 0

If you're looking for information about visiting the historic Colonial Complex in York, you're in the right place! The Colonial Complex commemorates the time period...